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When a body is subjected to a direct tensile stress (σ) in one plane, the maximum shear stress is __________ the maximum normal stress.
A. equal to
B. one-half
C. two-third
D. twice
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The product of the tangential force acting on the shaft and its distance from the axis of the shaft (i.e. radius of shaft) is known as
A. bending moment
B. twisting moment
C. torsional rigidity
D. flexural rigidity
A simply supported beam 'A' of length l, breadth b and depth d carries a central load W. Another beam 'B' of the same dimensions carries a central load equal to 2 W. The deflection of beam 'B' will be __________ as that of beam 'A'.
A. one-fourth
B. one-half
C. double
D. four times